New polymer design breaks the tradeoff between toughness and recyclability
Plastics underpin much of modern life—areas like medicine, technology, and food safety would be unrecognizable without plastics and their useful properties. However, the toughness of plastics, which is often desirable, also makes them a dangerous p.....»»
iMac M4 review: Minor changes lead to perfection for Apple"s all-in-one Mac
Apple's 2024 iMac M4 got some internal updates to a familiar design, and the bevy of those small changes helped Apple perfect its ever-popular all-in-one.iMac M4 review: The new 2024 M4 iMac in greenThe new wave of colorful iMacs debuted in November.....»»
Expert explains effects of catastrophic weather events on forests and tree species
This year has seen its share of severe weather—but how do these powerful storms impact forests over the long term? A Virginia Tech forest health expert breaks down the long-term effects catastrophic weather events can have and how to revive hard-hi.....»»
iPhone 17 rumors: A19 chip details, smaller Dynamic Island, more
Apple analyst Jeff Pu is out with a new investor note this week with more details on what to expect from next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. There’s also an interest twist on what to expect from the so-called iPhone 17 Air’s design… more….....»»
Viscosity of materials key to cell differentiation: New insights could improve design of biomaterials
An IBEC-led study has revealed how mesenchymal stem cells respond to the viscosity of their environment, a key aspect in their differentiation process......»»
Kino is the iPhone camera app I’d recommend to everyone
The iPhone's cameras can pull off a lot of tricks, but it's not easy. Kino fixes many design sins and makes it simple to get artistic videos......»»
Apple reportedly releasing AirTag 2 next year with these 3 improvements
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing the release of 2 around the “middle of next year.” The design will stay pretty similar but will improve on the original model in three key ways. more….....»»
Apple"s in-house chip design is the "secret weapon" behind industry-beating performance
Apple executives believe that by designing their own Apple Silicon chips and AI, the company now has a significant advantage over traditional chipmakers that have to cater to a wide range of markets and customers.Apple is outpacing the rate of overal.....»»
Oura Ring 4 vs Oura Ring 3: Is now the time to upgrade?
The Oura Ring 4 is here, bringing a new design and sleep apnea detection. But should you upgrade from the Oura Ring 3? Which should you buy?.....»»
Simple table salt enhances new adhesive polymer technology
Adhesives are everywhere, from the tape used in households to the bonding materials in vehicles and electronics. The search for stronger, more adaptable adhesives is ongoing and may come down to adding a dash of salt to two special polymer ingredient.....»»
How to Design a Real-Life Hot Wheels Loop
You should absolutely not build this thing. But it’s still fun to think through the physics......»»
New family of optimized omnigenous magnetic fields could display enhanced fusion plasma confinement
Physicists have been trying to design fusion reactors, technologies that can generate energy via nuclear fusion processes, for decades. The successful realization of fusion reactors relies on the ability to effectively confine charged particles with.....»»
Turning the M4 Mac mini into a modern iMac G4 [Video]
The new M4 Mac mini features an incredibly impressive design that shows the prowess of Apple Silicon. But what if you took that Mac mini and converted it into another one of Apple’s most iconic Mac designs: the iMac G4? That’s exactly what Ac.....»»
The new Level Lock+ includes Matter support, with a free limited-time upgrade available for existing users
has long been known for its unique “invisible” design philosophy, creating smart home locks that blend seamlessly into your home while delivering robust security with deep Apple integration on the software side. Today, Level announced the new Le.....»»
Improved lipid-polymer nanoparticle could advance inhalable mRNA medications and vaccines
Most people don't enjoy getting shots for treatments or vaccines. So, researchers are working to create more medicines, such as those made from messenger RNA (mRNA), that can be sprayed and inhaled......»»
iFixit teardown reveals new Mac mini has a ‘repairable future’ despite compact design
Apple recently announced a new generation of the Mac mini, which introduced a new and much more compact design. We’ve already seen some tidbits about what’s inside this Mac mini, but iFixit has now shared its traditional teardown showing even mor.....»»
Dell XPS 13 (9350) review: better battery life, same design problems
The Dell XPS 13 9350 gets great battery life thanks to its Intel Lunar Lake chipset. It also has several design features that detract from the experience......»»
I have Meta Quest 3S and this is the best VR accessory yet — it’s on sale
I recently grabbed the Kiwi Design head strap for my Meta Quest 3S and its the best VR accessory I've bought so far. It's also on sale right now. Consider it......»»
DaVinci Resolve 19.1 with spatial video editing support now available on the Mac App Store
Ahead of Apple’s launch of spatial video editing support in an update to Final Cut Pro, Blackmagic Design has beaten Cupertino to the punch with DaVinci Resolve 19.1. The update, which is available for download on the Mac App Store, supports spatia.....»»
Save up to 40% with the Sony WH-CH720N Headphones!
The headphones come with a rather lightweight design, Sony's integrated V1 processor and noise-cancelling duties. The post Save up to 40% with the Sony WH-CH720N Headphones! appeared first on Phandroid. While Sony’s premiere flagship.....»»
iPhone 14 Pro prototype reveals the humble beginnings of Apple"s haptic button project
A newly-discovered iPhone 14 Pro prototype features one of the earliest known incarnations of Apple's scrapped haptic button project.An iPhone 14 Pro featuring Apple's Bongo design was recently discovered.Back in July of 2024, AppleInsider published.....»»